1 Kings 3:5

• [1Ki 3:5] And Dost Thou Say

  And dost Thou say, “Ask what thou wilt”? Lord, I would seize the golden hour; I pray to be released from guilt, And freed from sin and Satan’s power. More of Thy presence, Lord, impart, More of Thine image let me bear; Erect Thy throne within my heart, And reign without a rival there. Give me to read my pardon sealed, And from Thy joy to draw my strength; To have Thy boundless love revealed In all its height, and breadth, and length. Grant these requests—I ask no more, But to Thy care the rest resign; Living or dying, rich or poor, All shall be well if Thou art mine.

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  source: Cyberhymnal

1 Kings 4:29

• [1Ki 4:29] Dear God, Our Father

  Dear God, our Father, at Thy knees confessing Our sins and follies, close in Thine embrace, Children forgiven, happy in Thy blessing, Deepen our spirits to receive Thy grace. Not for more beauty would our eyes entreat Thee, Flooded with beauty, beauty everywhere; Only for keener vision that may greet Thee, In all Thy vestures of the earth and air. The stars and rainbows are Thy wondrous wearing, Sunlight and shadow moving on the hills; Holy the meadow where Thy feet are faring, Holy the brooklet that Thy laughter fills. Not for more love our craving hearts implore Thee, But for more power to love until they glow Like hearths of comfort, eager to restore Thee, Hidden in human wretchedness and woe. In souls most sullen Thou art softly dreaming Of saints and heroes wrought from Thy divine Pity and patience, still the lost redeeming, Deepen our spirits for love like Thine.

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  source: Cyberhymnal